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A Statement
Directed byTom McCarthy
Screenplay by
Based on
Losing Earth
by Nathaniel Rich
Produced by
  • Jonathan King
  • David Levine
  • Jim Whitaker
  • Tom McCarthy
  • Jonathan Schwartz
  • Nick Shumaker
  • Bard Dorros
  • Mary Aloe
Starring
CinematographyStuart Dryburgh
Edited byJane Rizzo
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Classics
Release date
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Statement is an upcoming American black comedy drama film directed by Tom McCarthy, co-written with Thomas Bidegain and Noé Debré, and based on the 2019 non-fiction book Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich. It revolves around a weekend conference of 20 experts held in 1980 on the topic of carbon dioxide emissions, and stars an ensemble cast including Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, Evan Peters, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro, Amy Ryan, Dylan Baker, Jason Clarke, and Zach Woods.

The film is set to premiere at the 2026 New York Film Festival,[1] and will be released theatrically in the United States by Sony Pictures Classics in late 2026.[2]

Premise

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In 1980, a group of 20 scientists, activists, and policymakers gathers in Florida for a conference on the effects of carbon dioxide emissions on the climate with a seemingly simple mandate: writing a statement on measures to be taken against this issue.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In January 2026, it was announced that Sony Pictures Classics would co-finance and distribute Tom McCarthy's next directorial effort – which he also co-adapted with Thomas Bidegain and Noé Debré from the 2019 book Losing Earth, with filming set to commence in late February 2026.[3] That same month, the film's title was reported to be The Statement, with Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and Peter Sarsgaard rumored to star.[4] In February 2026, the cast was revealed to consist of Rudd, Giamatti, Evan Peters, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro, Amy Ryan, and Jason Clarke. Production on the film was delayed to March.[5] In April 2026, the rest of the cast was announced.[6]

Filming

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Principal photography began in New Orleans, Louisiana, initially for interior scenes for several weeks in March.[7] Filming shifted to St. Petersburg, Florida and St. Pete Beach, Florida for exterior scenes in early April 2026.[7][8]

References

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  1. ↑ Davis, Clayton (August 11, 2026). "New York Film Festival Unveils Spotlight Slate With Tom McCarthy's 'A Statement,' Jonathan Glazer's 'Joy of Joys' and More". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (August 11, 2026). "Tom McCarthy's 'A Statement', Jonathan Glazer Documentary 'Joy Of Joys' To World Premiere At New York Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 16, 2026). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Climate Change Conference Movie From Tom McCarthy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ Hopson, Travis (January 20, 2026). "'The Statement': Tom McCarthy's Next Film To Star Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, & Peter Sarsgaard". Punch Drunk Critics. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 25, 2026). "Paul Rudd, Evan Peters, Amy Ryan, Paul Giamatti, John Turturro, Tatiana Maslany & Jason Clarke Set For 'Spotlight' Director Tom McCarthy's Next Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 14, 2026). "Tom McCarthy's Sony Classics Drama Rounds Out Cast With Zach Woods, Dylan Baker, Nina Arianda, Michael Chernus & More". Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  7. 1 2 'Spotlight' director is filming a celeb-packed movie in New Orleans about climate change
  8. ↑ Hollywood comes to the Don CeSar: New movie 'The Statement' starring Paul Rudd is filming in St. Pete Beach
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